Château de Graves, Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France

Château de Graves, while in its original state, was built between 1543 and 1555. In France, rare are the architectural evidence, characterizing the second Renaissance, arrived at our time in such good condition. Free access to the ground floor, the chapel, refectory and garden.

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JEAN PAUL ACQUIE (2 years ago)
Salle bien chauffé. Parking facile.

Virgil Dejean (2 years ago)
This is the Château de Graves, I give 4 stars because the right part of my such beugue, suddenly impossible to put 5

Caro Madrid (2 years ago)
Magnificent place. Not enough trees for my taste. Next to a small aerodrome friendly for amateurs.

chad BRUNEAU (3 years ago)
Very good for holidays, even in winter.

pascal ginisty (3 years ago)
A very nice frame

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